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CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard vs Wells Fargo Autograph Journey

Both are travel travel cards. The CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard comes from Citi at $0/yr; the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey from Wells Fargo at $95/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureCitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select MastercardWells Fargo Autograph Journey
Annual fee$0$95
Sign-up bonusNot advertised60,000 bonus points
Bonus value (est.)--
Min spend to unlock bonus-$4,000 in 3 mo
IssuerCitiWells Fargo
Card categorytraveltravel
Best earning category (Travel)2x5x
Transfer partnersaadvantageNone
Headline benefits
    • 5x on flights
    • 4x hotels
    • 6 transfer partners (2024)
    • $50 airline credit
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    CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard
    $0/yr ·
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    Wells Fargo Autograph Journey
    $95/yr · 60,000 bonus points

    Editorial take: CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard

    Editorial take: Wells Fargo Autograph Journey

    5x on flights is class-leading at this price point. Wells Fargo added 6 transfer partners in 2024 (Flying Blue, Avianca, BA Avios, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Choice), making this card meaningfully better than before. Worth considering over Sapphire Preferred for frequent flyers.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard or Wells Fargo Autograph Journey?
    Neither card has a publicly advertised sign-up bonus today. Watch for limited-time offers from each issuer.
    Is the CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey?
    The CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey's $95 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey's benefits to clear $95 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard.
    Can I have both the CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard and Wells Fargo Autograph Journey?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Citi and Wells Fargo) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
    Should I get the CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard or the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. CitiBusiness / AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard: no published min spend. Wells Fargo Autograph Journey: $4,000 in 3 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

    Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.